Burton: Dole cuts reflect ambition for young people

Social Protection Minister Joan Burton has again defended cuts to the dole for under 26s, saying we have to be "more ambitious" for young people.

Burton: Dole cuts reflect ambition for young people

Social Protection Minister Joan Burton has again defended cuts to the dole for under 26s, saying we have to be "more ambitious" for young people.

Minister Burton is putting laws through the Dáil today and tomorrow to give effect to the budgetary decisions in social welfare.

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